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Mezcal and the salt beside it.
The Magic of Mezcal: Unearth the Flavorful Mysteries of Worm Salt

Mezcal and Worm Salt
Mezcal and worm salt can be tasted side by side with citrus. The seasoning adds salt, chile warmth, acidity, and savory depth; the citrus refreshes the palate between small sips.
What Is in Don Catrin Worm Salt (65 g)?
Don Catrin Worm Salt (65 g) lists: Iodized salt, dried chili powder, dehydrated maguey worm (2%), and citric acid.
Other products and formats may use different recipes, so check the ingredient statement on the package you are serving.
A Simple Tasting
- Taste the mezcal first without seasoning.
- Add a small pinch of worm salt to an orange slice.
- Taste the citrus, then return to the mezcal.
- Notice what changes and stop when the seasoning begins to cover the spirit.
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